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New Carrollton.
About
Life in New Carrollton
This is a compact, urban community in Prince George's County that works best if you value access to the D.C. metro area and don't mind a car-dependent lifestyle. The real draw is location and transit: the New Carrollton Metro station (Orange Line terminus) and MARC commuter rail put you 10 miles from downtown D.C., with a reasonable 33-minute average commute. If you work anywhere along that corridor, this is genuinely convenient, and you're paying less than you would in D.C. proper—median home values sit around $395,000 with median household income at $81,509.
New Carrollton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
40.9%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.9% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in New Carrollton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Carrollton, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (27.1%), and 27.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.9%
of households
Married Couples
37.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.99
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MD
Rent, home values, and income in New Carrollton
In New Carrollton, home values are 6% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,611
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $386,915 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in New Carrollton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes New Carrollton, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
New Carrollton: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Carrollton is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Carrollton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute36.7 min avg
How New Carrollton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Carrollton, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Carrollton runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
278.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,243.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Carrollton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince George's County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince George's County, which includes New Carrollton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $118,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $273,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $462,000 |
| 2020 | 45 | Flood | $127,250 |
| 2019 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 41 | Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince George's County, county-wide
New Carrollton is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince George's County, which includes New Carrollton, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince George's County, county-wide
New Carrollton is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Carrollton has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
15.8"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.87" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.40" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.72" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.28" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.23" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.88" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.42" |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Carrollton
Uninsured
12.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Carrollton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.2 mi away · Lanham
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Upper Marlboro
Washington Dc VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Washington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Carrollton
New Carrollton's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Carrollton (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
3.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
9.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Prince George's Community College
6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,815 students · in-state tuition $4,034 · 13% graduate · median earnings $52,882 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Greenbelt Park, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Carrollton
New Carrollton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Greenbelt Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Greenbelt Park
Park
2 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
4 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
5 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
7 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
8 mi awayBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayCapitol Hill Parks
National Park Site
8 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
8 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Carrollton
New Carrollton Branch
7414 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton
Cities Near New Carrollton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Carrollton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Carrollton FAQ
Is New Carrollton, Maryland affordable?⌄
New Carrollton's median rent is $1,749/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $81,509/year. Median home value is $394,900.
Is New Carrollton, Maryland safe?⌄
New Carrollton's violent crime rate was 279 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2243 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Carrollton, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes New Carrollton, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Carrollton, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in New Carrollton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,749/month and median household income is $81,509/year. The median home value is $394,900. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Carrollton, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in New Carrollton is 37 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from